[Counselor_Educ] FW: University of West Georgia Position Announcement: Assistant Professor

Mon Aug 13 12:53:42 EDT 2012

Tracy Leinbaugh, PhD, NCC, PCC-S
Associate Professor, Department of Counseling and Higher Education
Ohio University
The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education and Human Services
370 McCracken Hall
Athens, OH 45701

Phone: 740-593-0846
E-mail: leinbaug at ohio.edu<mailto:leinbaug at ohio.edu>

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Subject: University of West Georgia Position Announcement: Assistant Professor

University of West Georgia

Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and College Student Affairs
Tenure Track
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The Department of Counselor Education and College Student Affairs in the Area of Clinical and Professional Studies in the College of Education at the University of West Georgia invites dynamic applicants to join our rapidly-growing Counselor Education and College Student Affairs Programs with a M.Ed. in College Student Affairs that adheres to the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) Standards and American College Personnel Association (ACPA/NASPA) professional competency areas for student affairs practitioners, a CACREP-accredited M.Ed. in Professional Counseling (School and Community), an Ed.S. in Professional Counseling, and an Ed.D. in Professional Counseling and Supervision. The College of Education at the University of West Georgia is doctoral granting and NCATE-accredited, a recognized leader in preparing exemplary practitioners for all educational roles. The College offers high level technological support, mentoring for new faculty, and opportunities to work with graduate students at all levels and to partner with school districts. The University of West Georgia, one of Georgia's four robust-tier universities, is a rapidly growing institution located approximately 50 minutes west of Atlanta. Our 645-acre campus offers modern, state-of-the-art facilities complemented by beautiful green spaces. It ranks as one of the Southeast's best public regional comprehensive universities.

Position Description
The successful candidate will assume a range of responsibilities including (1) teaching graduate courses, including on-line instruction; (2) conducting meaningful research and scholarship; (3) participating in broad-based university, college, and departmental committee work and professional service; (4) advising students; (5) supervising students in field experiences; and (6) working collaboratively with doctoral programs in the College of Education.  Additional program information is located at http://www.westga.edu/csa/

Required Qualifications

 *   Earned doctorate in higher education administration, counseling or counselor education (from a CACREP-accredited program), college student affairs, or a closely related field
 *   A minimum of 3 years of experience working in student services in higher education settings
 *   A demonstrated understanding of student affairs, awareness of current significant issues in higher education, and the ability to effectively integrate diversity and social justice perspectives into the curriculum
 *   Commitment to working collaboratively with other faculty and practitioners to incorporate the ACPA/NASPA Professional Competencies into a cohesive experience for graduate students
 *   Evidence of successful teaching experience
 *   A record of active participation in professional organizations
 *   Demonstrated commitment to and evidence of an established or emerging research and publication agenda
 *   Experience with technology and/or online teaching in educational settings
 *   Must be able to maintain an active career balanced across the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service

Preferred Qualifications
Commitment to or experience with:

 *   Integrating a clear focus on diversity and social justice into teaching, service, and research
 *   Engaging in collaborative activities and entrepreneurial endeavors with campus partners
 *   Supporting graduate student research
 *   *eaching a broad range of graduate courses in college student affairs and counseling
 *   Delivering and developing on-line instruction
 *   *orking collaboratively with program colleagues to expand curricula using multiple delivery formats
 *   Working collaboratively across disciplines at the department level
 *   Serving on and/or chairing doctoral dissertation committees
 *   Securing external funding and managing projects

Application Process
Applications will be reviewed beginning August 17, 2012, and will continue until position is filled. Electronic submissions are encouraged. Submit a letter addressing the qualifications cited above, resume or curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references to:

Dr. Melanie McClellan, Search Committee Chair
Department of Counselor Education and College Student Affairs
Clinical and Professional Studies
College of Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA 30118
melmcc at westga.edu<mailto:melmcc at westga.edu>

Should you be recommended for the position, Board of Regents policy requires official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and completion of a background check.
This is a tenure-track, nine-month appointment with the possibility for summer employment. Start date for the position is January 1, 2013, pending availability of funding. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The University of West Georgia is committed to diversity. Women and minorities are invited and encouraged to apply.

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Michael T. Garrett, Ph.D.

Professor and Chair

Area of Clinical and Professional Studies

University of West Georgia

237 Education Annex

Carrollton, GA  30118

http://www.westga.edu/coecsi/

Email: mgarrett at westga.edu<mailto:mgarrett at westga.edu>

Phone: 678-839-6084
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